Elsa Quintanilla, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Elsa Quintanilla

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Coaching

Relationship Struggles

Depression

Life Transition

Work-Related Counseling

Domestic Violence

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Coaching

Eclectic

Culturally Sensitive

Existential

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Elsa Quintanilla

Hi there, I'm Elsa! Hello, welcome, and thank you for reaching out to my practice. My name is Elsa Quintanilla, and I am a dedicated, bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing psychotherapy for 16 years. My approach I have extensive experience in depth psychology, applying Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt-Family Systems, Solution-Focused, and Expressive Arts (Humanistic) psychotherapy with adults, children, and adolescents. I also have knowledge of music therapy, guided imagery, and dream work. I consider myself an empathic practitioner whose personal experience, growth, and cultural sensitivity create an effective, caring environment. My focus I have worked with severely mentally ill and dual-diagnosed patients, including those with suicidal ideation, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), anger, and challenges with social, life, or parenting skills. I also support individuals facing postpartum depression, low self-esteem, PTSD, domestic violence issues, marital problems, family dysfunction, grief and loss, and acculturation challenges. My communication style Regardless of the therapeutic approach I use—Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt-Family Systems, Solution-Focused, or Expressive Arts—I always make room for the spirituality of my patients to inform the healing process. My journey to therapy The seed of my vocation was planted early in childhood. The wounds I experienced led me on a journey of self-exploration and curiosity to make sense of my experiences. This path inspired my educational journey in psychology, the study of the soul. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, which shaped my commitment to helping others heal and grow. My first session with you I look forward to meeting you and beginning a collaborative process where your story, strengths, and goals guide our work together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

University of San Francisco, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1104998426

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What practice does Elsa Quintanilla work with?

Elsa Quintanilla works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Elsa Quintanilla?

Elsa Quintanilla frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Elsa Quintanilla on their profile.